The Eat Clean Diet Trend

Should you jump on board?

There are so many get fit fast and eating trends out there and it can be hard to weed through them all. Which are good? Which ones should I stay away from? Which ones hold great promise but could be bad for my health?

Dr. Tejas Pandya, foot specialist in Troy, NY cares about the whole health of his patients. Foot health is often affected by a healthy or unhealthy diet. When it comes to “eating clean,” the rules are simple and pretty straightforward. Here are a few of the basics:

• It is not about counting calories or points, rather a change in lifestyle as you eat the foods your body truly needs to function.
• Stay away from foods that have ingredients you can’t pronounce. This would include all processed, fatty and refined foods.
• This way of eating focuses on lean proteins, vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nonfat dairy and healthy fats.
• Each meal stays between 200-300 calories but focus is on portion control.
• At least 8 cups of water a day is recommended as well as never skipping meals, especially breakfast.
• Regular exercise and strength training three days a week for 30 minutes is encouraged alongside the diet.

All of these are healthy tips and fairly foundational for any good healthy living plan. Some reviews of the Eat Clean Diet find that there are some heavy restrictions throughout the plan as a whole. An extremely structured diet with a lot of rules can be difficult to carry out long term. Some critics find that sample meal plans may not have enough calories for some people, especially those who are ver

y active. There is also caution to be taken in regards to certain supplements that may be mentioned.

When making decisions about your health, stay informed and read the facts. If any kind of foot or ankle problem is hindering your efforts to stay active and healthy, please contact Capital District Podiatry today. To make an appointment, simply call our office at (518) 273-0053.